Residents, organisations and school children are celebrating their gardening victories after another phenomenal year for the Erewash in Bloom awards.
The annual gardening competition organised by Erewash Borough Council encourages green-fingered residents to show off their gardens, to find the next Alan Titchmarsh in the borough. The 2022 results were announced in a ceremony at Morley Hayes Golf Club on Friday 7th October.
This year saw 119 entries of all ages ranging from first time entrants to competition veterans. A mixture of residents, school children, community groups and organisations submitted their gardening achievements.
Bloom is the flagship project of the council’s Pride in Erewash Campaign. This year’s competition included the traditional Bloom categories such as best front and rear garden, tallest sunflower and best allotment – 2022 also saw a special additional category for the best display that celebrated the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, said: “It always a great honour and privilege to see the incredible talents of Erewash residents. The gardening skill of our local residents, children and organisations is outstanding and never fails to make Erewash in Bloom an unmissable event. Thank you to everyone who took part and shared their achievements with us, and congratulations to all of the deserving winners!”
Best Front Garden
1st (joint): T Hickinbotham, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston / M Gatley, Wirksworth Road, Ilkeston
2nd (joint): G Jackson, Boatmans Close, Ilkeston / Mr Mayo, Newbery Avenue, Long Eaton / E and A Carver, Plant Lane, Sawley
3rd (joint): P Ball, Station Road. Borrowash / K Leverett, Disraeli Crescent, Ilkeston
Best Rear Garden (Small)
1st: J Whitwell, Pimlico, Ilkeston
2nd (joint): M Gatley, Wirksworth Road, Ilkeston / S Simpson, Cowslip Meadow, Draycott /
3rd (joint): J Costall, Hayeswood Road, Stanley Common / H Giles, Station Road, Draycott / A Rusz, Victoria Road, Draycott
Best Rear Garden (Medium-Large)
1st (joint): T Hickinbotham, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston / T Morris, Derby Road, Stanley, Ilkeston
2nd (joint): M and J Prentice, Harrington Street, Long Eaton / J Motley, Honningham Road, Ilkeston / J Pochin, St Wilfrids Road, West Hallam
3rd (joint): C Billiald, Glouchester Avenue, Sandiacre / S Plampin, Cloudside Road, Sandiacre / E and A Carver, Plant Lane, Sawley
Best Wildlife / Environmental Garden
1st (joint): M and J Prentice, Harrington Street, Long Eaton / J Pochin, St Wilfrids Road, West Hallam
2nd (joint): S Plampin, Cloudside Road, Sandiacre / M Fearn, Richmond Close, West Hallam / N M Downes, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston
3rd (joint): M Bilbie, St Vincent Close, Long Eaton / P Fowkes, Spring Garden Terrace, Ilkeston
Best Hanging Baskets & Planters
1st (joint): G Jackson, Boatmans Close, Ilkeston / K Christon, Nottingham Road, Ilkeston
2nd (joint): S Ogle, Douglas Road, Long Eaton / T Hickinbotham, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston / Mr Mayo, Newbery Avenue, Long Eaton
3rd (joint): M Gatley, Wirksworth Road, Ilkeston / A Rusz, Victoria Road, Draycott / E Broad, Beech Avenue, Long Eaton
Best Jubilee Display
1st: Borrowash in Bloom, Borrowash
2nd (joint): Chaucer Junior School, Ilkeston / Ockbrook in Bloom, Ockbrook / Park Medical Practice, Borrowash
3rd (joint): Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kirk Hallam / Parkside High CIC, Ilkeston / E and A Carver, Plant Lane, Sawley
Best Street, Community Area or Friends Group
Judges’ Special Award - Ockbrook in Bloom Sensory Garden, Ockbrook
1st (joint): 15th Long Eaton Scout and Guide Group, Long Eaton / Borrowash in Bloom, Borrowash
2nd (joint): Long Eaton Community Garden, Long Eaton / Ockbrook in Bloom, Ockbrook
3rd (joint): Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kirk Hallam / Parkside High CIC, Ilkeston
Best Allotment Site
1st (joint): Far Lane Allotments, Ockbrook / Wilsthorpe Road Allotments, Long Eaton
2nd (joint): Elm Street Allotment Site, Borrowash / Shacklecross Allotment Site, Borrowash
3rd: Norfold Road Allotments, Long Eaton
Pubs, Restaurants & Hotels
1st: Morley Hayes, Morley
2nd: Chequers Inn, Breaston
Business, Commercial and Places of Worship
1st (joint): Brooklands Court, Long Eaton / Village Hall, Ockbrook
2nd: The Friends of St.Marys Churchyard, Ilkeston
3rd (joint): Derby College, Ilkeston, March Hair, Derby / Park Medical Practice, Borrowash
Tallest Sunflower (Under 16's Only)
1st: Chaucer Junior School, Ilkeston
Best School Garden
1st: Chaucer Junior School, Ilkeston
2nd: Draycott Primary School, Draycott
3rd (joint): Dallimore Primary & Nursery School, Kirk Hallam / AVESC Bennerley Site, Borrowash